Trash

The administration wants to expand the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill in West Oʻahu, which is scheduled to close in 2028 — ahead of reaching capacity.

Marine biologist Nicole Yamase and filmmaker Daniel Lin spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the film "Remathau: People of the Ocean."

The City and County of Honolulu says it’s out of options and is considering expanding the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill by 3.7 acres. HPR's Ashley Mizuo has the latest update on this yearslong development.

At the first annual Hack-A-Thon contest to search for the next best marine debris cutting tool, seven contestants competed with their hand-made tools in front of a live audience and judge panel at the Waikīkī Aquarium.

Public sculpture artist Jodi Endicott spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about her passion for turning marine debris into art, highlighting the effects plastics have on our environment.

Waterman Mark Cunningham spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about taking marine debris and turning it into art.

The Lahaina debris call center has officially closed, reaching a milestone more than two years after the blaze.

The bill would ban food providers and permittees at County of Hawaiʻi facilities from using disposable polystyrene or plastic containers and utensils.

The transfer of Lahaina wildfire debris to its final disposal site is now complete. The milestone marks the close of the cleanup process and a meaningful step for the community after the 2023 wildfire.

Commercial businesses are invited to dispose of unused pesticide products through a resumed state program. The last drop-off events brought in nearly 40,000 lbs. of pesticides.